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NY S06511
Bill
Status
3/17/2025
Primary Sponsor
Cordell Cleare
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AI Summary
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Creates a statewide intergenerational educational and mentoring service program administered by the Office for the Aging in consultation with the Commissioner of Education to place volunteers age 55 and older in elementary schools
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Volunteers (members) provide result-oriented tutoring, mentoring, one-on-one assistance, and other educational support services to students in need
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Competitive grants awarded to not-for-profit corporations and local governments to operate local programs, with regional needs and school district wealth considered in funding decisions
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Local programs must cover at least 10% of expenses through private fundraising, school district contributions, or other sources; the Office may use up to 3% of appropriated funds for administrative costs
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Director must submit a report by December 31, 2026 on the projected costs and benefits of establishing uniform standards for local programs; act takes effect 180 days after becoming law
Legislative Description
Establishes an intergenerational educational and mentoring service program in the state office for the aging to provide assistance by persons age 55 or older to students in elementary schools; details grant funding, based on appropriations; describes reporting requirements.
Last Action
REFERRED TO AGING
1/7/2026